Old Felker Road over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.00 S of Otter Creek RD · Structure no. 1300057
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Felker Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Felker Road over Otter Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Felker Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Felker Road over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Felker Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Felker Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Felker Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.